Quinnen Williams trade results: Jets use Cowboys’ 2026 second-round pick

TL;DR

The Dallas Cowboys traded for defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, giving up a 2026 second-round pick and a 2027 first-round pick. Williams had a strong performance with 32 pressures in seven games during the 2025 season.

Key points

Dallas Cowboys acquired Quinnen Williams in a trade
Cowboys gave up a 2026 second-round pick and a 2027 first-round pick
Williams had 32 pressures in seven games for the Cowboys

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LANDOVER, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 25: Quinnen Williams #92 of the Dallas Cowboys blocks against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on December 25, 2025 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Dallas Cowboys made one of the biggest moves of the trade deadline, acquiring star defensive tackle Quinnen Williams in exchange for draft capital in the 2026 and 2027 NFL Drafts. It was a bold move by Dallas, but one they could afford to make after acquiring multiple first-round picks in the Micah Parsons trade earlier last offseason. Now, with the 2026 NFL Draft upon us, let’s look back at the Williams trade and see exactly what Dallas gave up in return.

Original compensation for the Quinnen Williams trade

Dallas Cowboys receive: DT Quinnen Williams
New York Jets receive: DT Mazi Smith, 2026 second-round pick (No. 44 overall), 2027 first-round pick

How did Quinnen Williams play for the Cowboys in 2025?

Williams quickly caught up to speed in Dallas, recording a stellar 32 pressures in just seven games with the Cowboys. He had a 19.6 percent pass-rush win rate, which is amazing for an interior defensive lineman, and fit in well with and on the interior. Williams also recorded a 12 percent run stop rate, ranking second on the team behind only Jadaveon Clowney, showing his talent in both facets of the game.

Q&A

What did the Dallas Cowboys give up for Quinnen Williams?

The Cowboys traded a 2026 second-round pick, the 44th overall, and a 2027 first-round pick to acquire Quinnen Williams.

How did Quinnen Williams perform with the Cowboys in 2025?

Williams recorded 32 pressures and a 19.6 percent pass-rush win rate in just seven games with the Cowboys.

What picks do the New York Jets have from the Quinnen Williams trade?

The Jets received a 2026 second-round pick and a 2027 first-round pick as part of the trade for Quinnen Williams.